Customer Projects Designer I/II/III (SUFFOLK, VA)

Description

• Communicates company policy and procedures, electric service requirements, and project schedules and status to internal and external customers.
• Assists in customer issue resolutions and regulatory inquiries.
• Coordinates installation/relocation of other utilities (i.e. cable television, phone, etc).
• Prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, revenue calculations, negotiates and secures Right-of-Way permits, environmental permits, easement agreements and highway/railroad permits.
• This customer-oriented role, engineers technical electric distribution solutions by applying principals to account for equipment and labor, and project manages approximately 50-100 projects from inception to completion.
• Participates in the 2-year electric distribution designer training program and is evaluated through class participation, practical field experiences, and continuous advisory reviews.
• Analyzes electrical load data and performs calculations to determine size and location of electric distribution facilities based on engineering standards, existing or proposed easements, Right-of-Way permits and operational needs and requirements.
• Inspects project sites, designates facility placement, determines metering requirements, and prepares service agreements and detailed drawings utilizing Arc-FM, Auto-Cad, or other tools as appropriate.
• Designers represent the Company throughout the design process as the assigned point of contact for the customer.
• Reconciles construction field adjustments (as-builts) to ensure mapping accuracy in the Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Identifies safety issues - checks equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and compliance; identifies hazards and improvements that could prevent safety problems; evaluates impact of decisions and actions on own and others' safety.
• Utilizes work management system to prepare cost estimates based on design of new construction or modification of existing facilities.
• Assists in storm restoration processes by driving, patrolling, scouting damage locations and digitally obtaining information.

Requirements

• Physical attributes to perform essential function: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing.
• 5+ years directly related experience
• Abilities: effectively interact with customers; teaming; detail oriented
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive
• Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program or previous external experience demonstrating knowledge of fundamental overhead and commercial design;
• 2 - 3+ years directly related experience;
• Successful completion of the Customer Projects Designer Development Program (internal) or comparable development program (external) (preferred)
• Abilities: effectively interact with customers and team members; detail oriented;
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude
• Physical attributes to perform essential function of the job: walking, climbing, stooping, bending and prolonged standing.
• Candidates hired at the Customer Projects Designer II or Customer Projects Designer III levels are expected to work more complex design assignments while demonstrating strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Knowledge of distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures and mainframe and personal computer
• 0 - 2+ years directly related experience;
• Knowledge of distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures
• Skills: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; time management and organization; project management; math and technical aptitude;
• Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and mainframe and personal computer;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance